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committee during the second year and make appropriate
modifications. ARH 5815 is required for all students who select the
written thesis.)
Master of Arts degree in art education: The School offers the
M.A. in art education. In addition to meeting requirements of the
Graduate School for admission, prospective students should:
--Hold a degree in studio art, art history, or art education
--Send up to 10 images of original works of art (on CD or in slide
form) and a research paper, article, or other sample of academic
writing
--Send up to 10 images or photographs of student art work and a
sample of curriculum materials if available
--Submit three current letters of recommendation.
The M.A. in art education requires a minimum of 36 credit hours.
ARE 6047 and ARE 6148 are required. The basic plan of study
includes 3 credits of an approved art education elective; 9 credits in
studio courses; 3 credits in art history; 6 credits in art history,
studio, art education, or education electives; 3 credits of ARE 6705;
and 3 credits of ARE 6971 or ARE 6973. To be admitted to
candidacy, students must pass a comprehensive examination at the
beginning of the second year. The program culminates in an oral
examination on the thesis or project in lieu of thesis.
Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in art
history: The School offers graduate programs leading to the M.A.
and Ph.D. degrees. For complete details of the M.A. and Ph.D.
degree requirements, see the art history graduate adviser. Art
history students may participate in courses offered by the State
University System's programs in Paris, London, and Florence. Other
study-abroad programs may be approved by the director of
graduate studies.
For the M.A. degree, the School offers areas of emphasis in Ancient,
Medieval, Renaissance/Baroque, Modern, and non-Western art
history (including African, Asian, and Oceanic). A minimum of 36
credit hours is required: ARH 5815 (3 credits), 27 hours of course
work, and ARH 6971 (6 credits). Required course work includes a
minimum of 15 hours with 5 different art history Graduate Faculty
(at least 12 hours of this course work must be graduate-level
seminars). Nine credits may be taken in related areas with the
graduate program adviser's approval. Reading proficiency in a
foreign language appropriate to the major area of study must be
demonstrated before thesis research is begun. Language courses
cannot apply toward degree credit.
For the Ph.D. degree, the School offers the same areas of
specialization as for the M.A. degree. Up to 30 credits from the M.A.
degree may apply toward the 90 credit Ph.D. degree. A program of
60 credit hours beyond the M.A. degree is required. Core courses